An oral cancer screening is a quick, painless visual and physical examination performed by a dental or medical professional to detect early signs of cancer or precancerous lesions in the mouth and throat. According to the American Dental Association (ADA) Clinical Guidelines, a thorough clinical visual-tactile examination remains the gold standard for early detection. Catching oral cancer early significantly improves treatment outcomes, yet many people are unaware that this routine check is happening during their regular dental cleaning.
Oral cancer screening is part of Oral Wellness at Virginia Dental Care, located at 915 N Quincy St in Arlington, VA.
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Virginia Dental Care serves patients from Arlington, Ballston, Clarendon, Virginia Square, Courthouse, Rosslyn, Shirlington, Crystal City, Pentagon City, Falls Church, Alexandria, and McLean and nearby Northern Virginia communities.
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